Radcliffe Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1AW is located in the Tonge with the Haulgh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 2BD, BL2 1JY, BL2 1JX, BL2 1AL, BL2 1AJ, BL2 1JR, BL2 2BH, BL2 1NX, BL2 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 1AW is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 44.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 53.5% | 55.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL2 1AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 53% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 31.5% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 47.8% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 31.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BL2 1AW this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 30.9% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 24.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 13.6% | 0% | -13.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 20.5% | 28.6% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 25.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 61.6% | 42.5% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 62.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 62.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 62.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 19.9% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 6.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 35.5% | 6.5% | 29.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radcliffe Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Tonge with the Haulgh average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-06-25 | £130,913 |
| 79 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-01-29 | £130,108 |
| 46 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-07-12 | £161,214 |
| 62 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-02-07 | £140,919 |
| 72 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2014-05-23 | £106,515 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL2 1AW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | - not rated | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary School Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,880 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Withins School Newby Road , Breightmet BL2 5JB | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 811 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Term Reintergration PRU 27 Mawdley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 898 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Re-Intergration Unit 27 Mawdsley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 898 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Base Camp The Base Project , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Coffee | 109 Bradford Street | 71 yd | |
| Food Box Bolton | Anchor House, Eagle Street | 309 yd | |
| A & J's Cafe | Anchor House, Eagle Street | 309 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | Tower Works, Kestor Street | 365 yd | |
| Harmans Facilities Management | Sherwin Williams, Tower Works, Kestor Street | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Ukranian Social Club | 99 Castle Street | 164 yd | |
| Church Ward Conservative Club | 94 Castle Street | 268 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Bury Road | 588 yd | |
| Bolton Masonic Hall | Institute Street | 595 yd | |
| The Lord Clyde | 107-109 Folds Road | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lantern | 80 Bury New Road | 177 yd | |
| Swing Grill | 17 Lodge View, Windley Street | 693 yd | |
| Platinum Pizza | 327 Bury Road | 736 yd | |
| Garibaldis Pizza | 327 Bury Road | 753 yd | |
| Curry King | 319 Bury Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bradford Street | 320 yd | |
| mr cook | 35 Deansgate | 872 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 940 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 813 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 940 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.